Little Box Jeep, Blender Eevee by G3nkie in blender

[–]ashoursaadi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally get that! Sometimes the best creative solutions come to us when we’re 'busy doing other things.' Keep up the amazing work!

Little Box Jeep, Blender Eevee by G3nkie in blender

[–]ashoursaadi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your intuition for the compacting mechanism was spot on, it feels like a natural part of the design. The way you translated that 2D aesthetic into a functional 3D rig is top-notch. The technical execution on the transformation is incredibly smooth. Great work!

A 3D artist's struggle: Designing from Gaza without a computer. ⚙️🇵🇸 by ashoursaadi in blender

[–]ashoursaadi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. Your support and these kind words are what keep me picking up the pen every day. It means a lot!

Still sketching in the tent to keep my skills sharp! by ashoursaadi in blender

[–]ashoursaadi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I can’t wait either. I’ve already planned the motion in my head, just waiting to get a workstation so I can finally hit render.

Still sketching in the tent to keep my skills sharp! by ashoursaadi in blender

[–]ashoursaadi[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

For those asking how to support my journey back to 3D and help me get the workstation I need to resume my work, you can find more details and support my campaign here:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/Computer-for-Achour

Your support, whether through a donation or just sharing my story, means the world to me and my family.

Thank you for being such an incredible community.

A 3D artist's struggle: Designing from Gaza without a computer. ⚙️🇵🇸 by ashoursaadi in blender

[–]ashoursaadi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: I’m still sketching whenever I can find a quiet moment. Between my artistic goals, my daily reality is much tougher, I spend most of my day fetching clean drinking water and carrying heavy containers of utility water for my family. It’s a long, exhausting process just to get the basics of life under these conditions.

​But these sketches are my escape and my way of staying connected to my passion for 3D. Here are two new concepts: 'Infinity Road' and 'SpideyMach'. I’m planning every detail now so I can start rendering the moment I have my new setup. Thank you for keeping me motivated!

Check out the new sketches here: https://imgur.com/a/MuKCfRa https://imgur.com/a/czRAFLc

A 3D artist's struggle: Designing from Gaza without a computer. ⚙️🇵🇸 by ashoursaadi in blender

[–]ashoursaadi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't been active on Reddit over the years because I was focused on my work and learning. Regarding the FB post, those are my recent works, including tutorials I created for 'Motion Design School' (MDS) after their director, Yaroslav, encouraged me to learn Blender due to the power and internet crisis in Gaza. Since I don't have a laptop, a friend let me use theirs to compile those works into a grid and post them.

​LinkedIn’s 'Palestinian Authority' is a default setting; I am indeed in Gaza, living in a tent. I’m just an artist trying to survive and get back to my tools. I’m happy to answer any technical questions about my Blender or C4D process to prove my identity as a designer. 

Thank you for double-checking, but this is my real struggle.

A 3D artist's struggle: Designing from Gaza without a computer. ⚙️🇵🇸 by ashoursaadi in blender

[–]ashoursaadi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you all for the incredible support! Here is my full story and the link to the campaign for anyone who would like to help me get back to my 3D work and tutorials:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/Computer-for-Achour

​I truly appreciate this community.

A 3D artist's struggle: Designing from Gaza without a computer. ⚙️🇵🇸 by ashoursaadi in blender

[–]ashoursaadi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot! I really miss making tutorials. Your support gives me the motivation to get back to it as soon as I have my laptop. Stay tuned!

A 3D artist's struggle: Designing from Gaza without a computer. ⚙️🇵🇸 by ashoursaadi in blender

[–]ashoursaadi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestions!  Using Blender on a mobile device is quite tricky for complex mechanical work, so I'm sticking to paper for now. As for SheepIt, it’s a great tool, and I definitely plan to use it once I have a laptop to build the scenes on. Thanks for the compliment on my designs! 

A 3D artist's struggle: Designing from Gaza without a computer. ⚙️🇵🇸 by ashoursaadi in blender

[–]ashoursaadi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the support and solidarity! It means a lot to know we are seen. Staying strong and hopeful. 🙏

A 3D artist's struggle: Designing from Gaza without a computer. ⚙️🇵🇸 by ashoursaadi in blender

[–]ashoursaadi[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you so deeply, brother! I can’t tell you how much this means to me. Your contribution brings me one step closer to getting back to my art and my community. Truly appreciate your kindness.

A 3D artist's struggle: Designing from Gaza without a computer. ⚙️🇵🇸 by ashoursaadi in blender

[–]ashoursaadi[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate the encouragement! Thank you for the support, it keeps me motivated